How firm are high-resilience memory foam mattresses?

High-resilience foam mattresses can come in various firmness levels, from soft to firm, allowing you to choose an HR foam mattress that suits your preferences. At Layla, we make choosing a high-resilience foam mattress easy thanks to flippable firmness built into our Memory Foam and Hybrid Mattresses. With flippable firmness, you get two beds in one, allowing you to flip your mattress from a soft side to a firm side or vice versa, so you can sleep on a side that suits your sleeping needs.

Do high-resilience foam mattresses sleep hot?

High-resilience foam mattresses are known for their cooling properties, which keep you comfortable at night. The structure of high-resilience memory foam makes it easy for air to flow throughout the mattress while you sleep. Plus, Layla premium flippable mattresses are built with High-Resilience 3.5lb Copper Memory Foam, where copper-gel microbeads pull heat away from your body throughout the night.

What are the disadvantages of high-resilience foam?

Like any significant purchase, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons to ensure you make the right investment. High-resilience foam mattresses offer better durability, support, and comfort compared to traditional mattresses, but there are several considerations to keep in mind, Cost: High-resilience foam is known as premium memory foam, which often comes with a higher price tag. However, HR foam lasts longer and is more comfortable, meaning fewer replacements and better sleep. Weight: While high-resilience foam offers a host of benefits, the denser the mattress, the heavier it will be and the harder it will be to move. Perspective: It’ll ruin your opinion of other memory foams.

How long do high-resilience memory foam mattresses last?

Many wonder how long a mattress lasts, and rightfully so. With more material packed per cubic foot, high-resilience foam mattresses are highly durable and designed to last. Generally, high-resilience foam mattresses can last anywhere between 8-10 years or longer, which is longer than traditional innerspring mattresses and it will retain its support properties better than traditional mattresses over its lifespan. To get the most use out of your HR foam mattress, there are several best practices you can follow, such as rotating your mattress, using a mattress protector, placing your mattress on a proper bed frame or foundation, and keeping your bed clean.

Why high-resilience memory foam mattresses are changing the way we sleep

Achieve deep sleep with Layla’s high-resilience memory foam mattresses. Infused with copper gel microbeads with a plush and breathable cover, you’ll receive the support you need while staying cool and comfortable all night long. Review our mattress size guide to find a bed that fits your space and our guide on memory foam vs. hybrid mattresses to choose a high-resilience foam mattress that’s perfect for you.

HIGH-RESILIENCE MEMORY FOAM

MATTRESSES BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE.

Is a Mattress with High-Resilience Memory Foam Better?

When shopping for mattresses, terms like high-resilience memory foam may seem like just some industry jargon, but understanding your mattress’ density and how it relates to foam density is crucial to getting your best sleep. Simplified - higher density memory foams will provide higher resilience, which is a great thing. But there is such a thing as too much density.

Think of the foam layers in your mattress
like the layers of a cake...

Depending on the ingredients, a cake can have varying densities, from the light airiness of a sponge cake to the density of a rich chocolate cake. This is very similar to mattresses. While they may look similar on the outside, the different densities of the foam inside can produce drastically different results when it comes to your mattress’s support, durability, and comfort.

In this guide, we unpack all there is to know about high-density foam so you can find a mattress that offers the support and comfort you need for quality sleep.

What Is
High-Resilience Foam?

High-resilience foam refers to a mattress’s foam density. Foam density is the mass of one cubic foot of memory foam. So, if the memory foam in your mattress has a density rating of 3.5 pounds, that means a one-foot cube of it weighs 3.5 pounds. Higher-density foam has more material packed in, making it higher quality with better pressure relief and a longer life. Lower-density foam, on the other hand, is lighter, softer, and tends to wear out faster. Understanding the density of your mattress helps you know how firm, supportive, and long-lasting it will be.

Memory Foam Density & Quality

Density	Quality
1-1.5lb	Poor
1.6-2lb	Average
2.1-2.7lb	Good
2.8-3.5lb	Excellent

Understanding Foam Densities in Mattresses with Memory Foam.

Foam density is a crucial spec to consider when looking for the perfect mattress. As the most important layer in your mattress, the memory foam layer can come in varying densities. Most mattress brands construct their mattresses with a 2 to 2.5lb memory foam layer, which is considered the standard. When memory foam reaches a density of 3.0lbs or more, like our 3.5lb high-resilience memory foam, it’s considered premium foam with high resilience that’s better quality, more supportive, and lasts longer than foam with a lesser rating.

As mentioned, memory foam density is calculated by taking the weight of one cubic foot of that particular memory foam. The foams in Layla Mattresses feature a density of 3.5lb per cubic foot of high-resilience memory foam, which weighs 3.5lbs. To understand foam density and quality better, refer to our foam density chart.

The Benefits of High-Resilience Memory Foam in Mattresses.

There’s a reason why high-resilience foam is considered premium. When you sleep on a high-resilience memory foam mattress, like our Layla Memory Foam or Hybrid Mattress, you can enjoy a multitude of benefits that will result in better sleep.

Comfort: With more material packed per cubic foot, high-resilience foam mattresses create a comfortable foundation for sleeping. As you sleep, HR foam provides excellent spinal alignment and pressure relief, adapting to the contours of your body while maintaining adequate support.
Durability: High-resilience foam beats traditional foam when it comes to longevity, resisting sagging and indentation compared to their lesser counterparts. The high-density structure of this foam ensures your mattress maintains its shape and performance over time so you can enjoy your bed for longer.
Support: While traditional memory foam can feel slow to respond, high-resilience foam has a springier, more responsive feel that still isolates motion without compromising support. Whether you sleep with back pain, joint discomfort, or need extra lumbar support, high-resilience foam’s ability to contour to the shape of your body ensures a comfortable sleep night after night.
Hypoallergenic: Layla’s high-resilience foam mattresses are hypoallergenic and CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning they’re made without PBDEs, ozone depleters, harsh metals, and other chemicals. Layla mattresses are also fiberglass-free, ensuring these irritating particles don’t keep you up at night.
Breathability: HR foam’s structure allows for better airflow, preventing heat buildup while you sleep at night so you can rest cool. Plus, Layla’s HR3COPPER^™ memory foam is infused with copper gel microbeads, which effectively transport heat away from your body for a refreshing slumber.

Like drifting away in the embrace of a cloud.

Who Needs a High-Resilience Memory Foam Mattress?

Curious if a high-resilience memory foam mattress is right for you? Fortunately, HR mattresses are ideal for various sleep positions and preferences:

Side, back, and combination sleepers: Whether you sleep on your side, back, stomach, or a combination of the three, HR foam works for different sleeping positions. For side sleepers, HR foam contours to the shoulders and hips for proper spinal alignment while providing firm support for the lower back for back sleepers. Stomach sleepers can benefit from enough firmness to prevent excessive sinking, ensuring sleepers of all positions get the support they need for quality sleep.
Hot sleepers: High-resilience foam is known for its breathability allowing for adequate airflow that keeps hot sleepers cool. These thermoregulation properties are heightened with Layla’s copper gel microbeads, which conduct body heat away from you throughout the night.
People with joint or back pain: Sleepers with joint or back pain can benefit from the firming response of high-resilience foam that offers improved support and pressure relief. By contouring the body’s pressure points, such as the hips and shoulders, those with joint or back pain can get the support they need for pain-free sleep.
Couples: HR foam easily absorbs motion and movement efficiently, reducing disturbances from partners who toss and turn throughout the night. This makes high-resilience foam mattresses excellent for couples where one might be a light sleeper.

Hugs your body, without that sinking feeling.

High-Resilience Foam
vs. High-Density Foam.

High-resilience foam and high-density foam are two mattress terms often used interchangeably but differ in definition. High-density foam is known for its durability, firmness, and longevity, often used as support layers in premium mattresses. However, there's a sweet spot when it comes to density. Not enough density and the foam becomes too “airy,” lacking support. Too much density and the foam feels like you're trapped in quicksand.

High-resilience foam is a higher-quality material with better responsiveness, breathability, and longevity. It refers to how quickly the foam “bounces back,” making this type of foam ideal as a comfort layer in premium mattresses. Generally, the higher both density and resilience are, the better.

It’s important to note that the feel and comfort of memory foam is preferential. For some, high-resilience memory foam may result in perfect sleep, whereas others may react poorly. At Layla, we offer a 120-night trial period on all of our mattresses, so you can test out any of our beds before making a commitment. Refer to the chart below to better understand high-resilience foam vs. high-density foam:

Feature	High-Resilience Foam	High-Density Foam
Foam Density	1-3.5 lbs/ft³	1-2.5 lbs/ft³
Support	Excellent — Quickly adapts to movement	Good — Slower response time
Pressure Relief	High — Contours while maintaining support	Moderate — Less contouring but firm
Durability	Very high	High
Breathability	Better airflow, reduces heat retention	Moderate airflow, may sleep warmer
Motion Isolation	Excellent — Absorbs movement well	Moderate — Some motion transfer

Key Considerations When
Buying a High-Resilience
Memory Foam Mattress

Not all high-resilience foam mattresses are built the same. All memory foam will be manufactured using a slightly different pouring process. Depending on the process, mattresses will have a different density, which impacts durability, support, and longevity. Keep the following considerations in mind to find a high-resilience memory foam mattress that suits you best.

Foam density & indentation load deflection (ILD)

Foam density is a specification that is often unlisted by mattress makers, but it is one of the most important specifications that tell you what to expect from a mattress so it’s important to ask the mattress brand about this spec. Foam densities can range from 1lb to 3.5lbs, with higher density ratings meaning higher quality. Layla’s Memory Foam and Hybrid Mattresses feature our High-Resilience 3.5lb Copper Memory Foam for premium comfort. Indentation load deflection measures the firmness of the foam. A lower ILD rating is softer, whereas a higher ILD rating is firmer. Layla’s Memory Foam and Hybrid Mattresses are double-sided, giving you two firmness levels to choose from. The soft side boasts a medium soft firmness level, with the firm side delivering a medium firm feel.

Cooling technology

Comfort is key when achieving your best sleep, which means you shouldn’t be waking up in a puddle of sweat in the middle of the night. Look for high-resilience foam mattresses that feature cooling technology to keep you comfortable. Layla’s high-resilience foam is constructed with copper gel microbeads to absorb and transport body heat away from you while you sleep. You’ll also find a durable and plush breathable cover with hexagon stitching throughout that aids in airflow for long-lasting comfort.

Edge support & motion isolation

An important consideration when shopping for mattresses is edge support and motion isolation. High-resilience memory foam is perfect for couples and active sleepers who toss and turn, effectively absorbing movement to prevent disturbances throughout the night.

Certifications & safety

Review potential mattresses for their safety by checking for certifications. Layla mattresses are CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning they’re free from harmful chemicals and have low VOC ratings, so you can have peace of mind that you’re sleeping on a mattress that prioritizes your health. Look for the CertiPUR-US® logo to ensure your mattress is certified.

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How it’s built.

Thoughtful in design and seamlesslessly blended with state of the art foam making technology, our memory foam mattress hits all the marks on the nerdy details.